Format:
[DVD] (148 Min.)
,
dolby digital surround
Uniform Title:
Songhwan
Content:
Hailed as a landmark documentary, "Repatriation" chronicles the lives of "unconverted" North Korean spies who were captured and imprisoned in South Korea for more than 30 years. The filmmaker Kim Dong Won developed a close relationship with them after they moved to his neighborhood after their release from prison. This friendship eventually led him to a film project, which spanned 12 years and 800 hours of videotaping. The film documents their views on Korea's partition, their daily hardships as they attempt to adjust to South Korean society as well as their struggle for repatriation. Through this intimate portrayal, Kim offers a penetrating insight into the tragic consequences of the Cold War that still persist in Korea. The film received the Freedom of Expression Award at the Sundance Film Festival 2004. [asiasociety.org]
Content:
Korean documentaries have garnered greater attention in recent years with the success of films like "Our School" and "Old Partner", but it's not possible to talk about Korean documentaries without mentioning Kim Dong Won. The pioneering filmmaker's 1988 film "Sang-kye-dong Olympics" is often cited as the beginning of Korea's indie documentary movement, and his 2003 film "Repatriation" remains one of Korea's most watched and most acclaimed documentaries. Though not that well known outside film circles, Kim Dong Won's legacy of socially conscious filmmaking about local events and issues has made him one of Korea's most influential and respected directors. [www.korean-movies.com]
Note:
korean. / UT: engl. ; korean.
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Undetermined
Keywords:
DVD-Video
